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Award-winning fine art nature and landscape. Commercial and portraiture. Workshops and photography instruction.http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)Blogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-3706761865114662980Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:21:00 +00002017-09-18T12:21:50.678-04:00"Jim Crotty" photographer"Ohio Photographer" "New Mexico" "fine art photography"authenticauthenticitySeek Authenticity - Be AuthenticSeek authenticity, marvel in its presence but resist the urge to simply imitate. What is truly authentic should only inspire you to find what is already authentic in you. Doing so has become increasingly challenging in the popular culture of today where the emphasis is on appearance and immediate visual stimulation. Popular culture devours the authentic with an insatiable appetite and then sits in the corner, sad and empty-hearted. Just look what has happened to the most well known art and music "festivals." There's the perfect example. Imitation is a disguise for those who can't - or have failed to - locate their own voice and it doesn't help that we have entire industries that cater to imitation. Inspiration is the far better journey. Defy popularism. Be true, be inspired and become a source of inspiration versus imitation. 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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/09/seek-authenticity-be-authentic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-8530331406472716536Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:54:00 +00002017-09-08T10:54:51.335-04:00"Jim Crotty" "Ohio Photographer" "Ohio Nature Photographer"changeThe Powerful Energy of ChangeNature is a persistent and patient teacher with the life lesson of change. Having been involved with nature photography for over 40 years has allowed me to observe the power and importance of this lesson. The one thing that doesn’t change has been change itself. It is consistent.<br /><br />People naturally fight change. They hate it. Honestly I do to. The very thought of ever moving again brings on a sense of dark doom. Change is so disruptive to what most perceive as safety and security. It goes against this inherent human fallacy known as control. But then nature comes along with her lessons, sometimes subtle; sometimes quite harsh. Late summer and into early autumn seems to be the time when mother nature too likes to put school back into session, with vigor and suddenness, particularly for those living in the coastal states.<br /><br />Ohio’s lessons on change this time of year tend to be far more subtle but there they are, nonetheless. Summer ends, school begins, cool evenings give way to fields and meadows covered in webs and dew. The balance between day and night returns, and life goes on.<br /><br />The opposite of fighting change within our own lives is to fully embrace it, with courage and faith. To emulate nature not in the struggle but in the quiet acceptance of what is meant to be will be. Ego insists on the struggle and attempts vainly at controlling the inevitable. Nature flows with it. She goes with the confidence of what changes never truly goes away but is returned again and again in new seasons and forms.<br /><br />But with our modern lives embracing change is easier said than done. Ego and security are often buried generations deep with the help of inherited fears. This dire need for the “bricks and mortar” and monuments to persona do little to assuage wounds never properly healed. The falseness of our beliefs in ourselves and controlling everything prove to be powerful barriers for free spirits to overcome. <br /><br />Nature continues to teach otherwise. I think it’s why I could never really leave her classroom. My camera has become my pencil and the photographs my growing stack of doodled and dogeared notebooks.<br /><br />Change in the seasons and in life flow with an energy that when it comes down to it, I never see as negative. It’s continuous and so are the lessons. With energy so immense and eternal how could anything - or anyone - truly “end.” <br /><br />In our lives we are given this gift of continuous love that we would rather shove into the corner in favor of what’s immediate and more serving of our needs for control and security. It isn’t until the hard lessons are put upon us whereby we return to the treasure behind our here and now. This gift of continuous love can be found and observed in both nature and in each of us. 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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-powerful-energy-of-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-1835616626614143442Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:13:00 +00002017-07-17T13:13:48.737-04:00"fine art photography" "Ohio Photographer" "Ohio Nature Photography"Movement and Expression | The Photographic ArtistThe photographer artist is beholden only to the limits placed on him or herself, to see, to surrender, to express. There must always be somewhat of a returning to the original story, the essence of what has never failed to move the artist to act deliberately to carry the beauty of the conversation between light, subject, photographer and viewer. The motivation never ceases because the rewards go far beyond simple recognition of a statement made and the person making the statement. For the artist art is life itself.<br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" data-footer="true" data-header="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimcrotty/albums/72157686289129296" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="New Fine Art Prints | Spring and Summer 2017"><img alt="New Fine Art Prints | Spring and Summer 2017" height="400" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4167/34536476156_89d3f7561d_b.jpg" width="260" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/07/movement-and-expression-photographic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-6606139752715511067Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:06:00 +00002017-07-06T09:06:36.102-04:00"Ohio Photography Workshops" "Jim Crotty" "Hocking Hills"Autumn Nature Photography in Hocking Hills Ohio | Workshop by Jim CrottySaturday October 21 2017&nbsp; -&nbsp; The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls&nbsp; |&nbsp; Hocking Hills, Ohio<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxnYeDWq6Yk/WV41hmx1nNI/AAAAAAAASuY/LTlElAolUOI0-X7XqemOkAMdb3W3Ox0NQCLcBGAs/s1600/HockingHillsAutumnWorkshopFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxnYeDWq6Yk/WV41hmx1nNI/AAAAAAAASuY/LTlElAolUOI0-X7XqemOkAMdb3W3Ox0NQCLcBGAs/s400/HockingHillsAutumnWorkshopFW.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />October in the Hocking Hills of Southeastern Ohio can be spectacular. Join Pro Photographer and Photography Instructor Jim Crotty as he leads this group workshop along his favorite trails and to the best locations for fall landscape photography in <a href="http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills" target="_blank">Hocking Hills State Park</a>, including the new trail to Whispering Cave. For eight years Jim has been leading and teaching photography workshops in this, the home of his love for nature and landscape photography. Jim's workshops are a good balance of both classroom and field instruction (with a bit more emphasis put on field instruction).<br /><br />From the technical to the artistic vision, Jim helps photographers of all levels of skill and experience explore their creative vision and learn to master the camera and lenses for results that stand-out from the mere snapshop. Jim brings out the artist in all of his workshop students in a way that is fun and rewarding. This particular workshop Jim will be demonstrating and teaching best techniques for fall landscape imagery as well as macro/close-up subjects found along the breathtaking trails and woods of Ohio's legendary Hocking Hills.<br /><br />The base location is the beautiful and historic <a href="https://innatcedarfalls.com/" target="_blank">Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls</a>, centrally located within Hocking Hills State Park. The classroom portions of the program will be held in the Gathering Space conference facility at The Inn. Fee includes a gourmet lunch prepared exclusively for the group by the outstanding dining staff as well as all handout materials. Lodging and transportation is not included although once the workshop begins car pooling is organized for transportation to and from the field locations.<br /><br />Come join this exciting opportunity to become fully immersed in the beauty of autumn in Ohio's most scenic location and share in the passion and fun of nature and landscape photography with Jim Crotty.<br /><br />Open to all levels of skill and experience with the DSLR camera. Minimal equipment required. Fee includes lunch, guided instruction and workshop handouts. This workshop will be limited to first 20 people who register.<br /><br />Cost is $100 for full day workshop from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.<br />Email <a href="mailto:jim@jimcrotty.com">jim@jimcrotty.com</a> or call 937-896-6311.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/07/autumn-nature-photography-in-hocking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-8063281284768527547Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:38:00 +00002017-06-05T17:38:00.941-04:00The Truth of Who We Are | Life, Love and Old Luggage<section><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gKuXBqyLb0I/WTXPDu5HsYI/AAAAAAAASrU/W74QmRpzWgkcbXnLdnc6uB6igNxoNdxaACLcB/s1600/Photo%2BJun%2B04%252C%2B11%2B47%2B23%2BAM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gKuXBqyLb0I/WTXPDu5HsYI/AAAAAAAASrU/W74QmRpzWgkcbXnLdnc6uB6igNxoNdxaACLcB/s400/Photo%2BJun%2B04%252C%2B11%2B47%2B23%2BAM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Writing spontaneously has always been cathartic. Along with image-making the art of the written word has served me well as the outlets that not only relieve a bit of built-up emotion but both have always come natural with how I express and connect. I fit well the description of that extroverted introvert described in an article a friend posted just yesterday.<br /><br />So what is it I’m expressing today? Well it has to do with the image included with this post. Pretty ordinary, huh? Luggage on a rental car bus. But there is so much more here than what first meets the eye.<br /><br />See that canvas bag in the middle? That’s mine. It’s seen many miles of travel since when I first purchased it at The Orvis Store &nbsp;(now gone too) in Dayton, Ohio in spring 2008, over nine years ago.<br /><br />On this trip to Dallas, Texas, to see my oldest daughter Emma graduate from high school, I was noticing all the scratches and stains on this bag and in that noticing came a bittersweet introspection.<br /><br />You see that particular piece of luggage was purchased just after I had separated from the mother of my daughters, Emma and Chloe, and she and the girls moved to Texas. I stayed in Ohio. My daughters were only six and eight years old at that time.<br /><br />I didn’t have a clue as to what that next chapter in my life - that of a single dad - would bring and I don’t think much could have prepared me for the experience. And I know nothing in the world could have prepared my daughters for what they were about to go through either.<br /><br />Nine years and more trips to Dallas than I can remember, from Ohio, and then from South Carolina, and from Ohio again. Rental cars and rooms at the Comfort Suites in Frisco, TX. And my girls flying the unaccompanied minor route back and forth as well. Summers and holidays. Emma living with me for 7th grade in South Carolina and now Chloe in Ohio for her high school years.<br /><br />It’s not the ideal childhood, not by a long shot, but through it all they’ve both turned out to be awesome young ladies. Smart, determined and full of courage. Adjusting to college will be a breeze for both.<br /><br />They tell you when your kids are that age - six and eight - don’t blink because the years they spend growing up will flash before your eyes. At that time all I was thinking about is getting through the summer with both safe and happy and making sure they arrived safely back to their mom when they’d return to Texas.<br /><br />You don’t even realize just how quickly they do grow-up and before you know it you’re on your way to catch a flight back to Ohio after seeing your oldest graduate from high school. It’s at that point - looking at an old piece of luggage across the way - that it hits you.<br /><br />Damn. How did that happen?!?<br /><br />I have two more years with Chloe but I’m sure that will fly by even quicker, especially now that I will try to hold onto time even more.<br /><br />I said it before and I will say it again, parenthood is the great equalizer. When you are there in it you will be humbled away from too much of the self, too much of the past. Kids have a way of keeping things moving in a forward direction, and that’s a good thing. <br /><br />And I’m guessing that it’s at this point when kids reach this age that parents start to question themselves - “did I do the right thing, was I good mom or dad, could there have been a better way?” I do that a lot in my life. It’s part of coming from a big family that can sometimes be “lovingly critical” and a bit limited in the experiences of single parenthood, but always meaning well. I’ve learned to just accept the fact that even in families separate worlds can peacefully coexist, and that’s cool.<br /><br />Families have changed since my near-ideal childhood of 1970’s Midwest suburbia. Or at least it looked “near ideal” from my perspective. Is it right to compare one generation of parents to the next? The older and wiser I become I’m thinking not.<br /><br />It’s like what I just overheard stated by a fellow traveler on my most recent flight from Texas to Ohio, “it is what it is.”<br /><br />Let the second-guessing go. Smile and nod at the critics. And keep moving forward with that old piece of canvas luggage.<br /><br />Hearts get worn and stained too but what they carry grows in value that all the gold and silver will never keep up with.<br /><br />I think about all the times I stressed and worried and occasionally cried goodbye as my girls grew-up from elementary through middle school. It’s a little scary when they’re gone away and I’m sure it was that way for their mother as well.<br /><br />The journey of parenthood is that great classic that never grows old. Settings and situations may change and distances may be more involved than before, but the reward remains the same.<br /><br />To love, to make a difference, to grow older and re-prioritize. To let the small stuff fall away and accept the peace in knowing that there is never a need to impress and be overly vain with what is fleeting and shallow. And to have an old, worn piece of luggage to remind me of the miles invested in the soul connection with a child’s heart. <br />What I was meant to be doing was there for me all along.<br /><br />Now the real fun begins, as I was reminded by my girlfriend Karen, herself a grandmother. “College, weddings, grandchildren.”<br /><br />You stop just long enough to notice how far life has taken you and then you keep going, doing the best you can, in life, parenthood and love.</section><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-truth-of-who-we-are-life-love-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-3736551748437797424Mon, 27 Mar 2017 22:03:00 +00002017-03-27T18:03:36.190-04:00"Jim Crotty" "Ohio nature photographer" "fine art prints" "calm photos" photography dayton ohio photographer workshopsThe Picture of Health | Jim Crotty Prints at Miami Valley HospitalI'm happy to announce the photographs I captured on assignment last summer are now installed as backlit wall display prints at the soon-to-be opening of the remodel of the Rubicon Cafeteria at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. I am very thankful for the business and opportunity. This project was a creative collaborative effort with <a data-mce-href="http://deckthewalls.com/" href="http://deckthewalls.com/">Deck the Walls</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://app-arch.com/index.php" href="http://app-arch.com/index.php">App Architecture</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-35Wn81esy5Y/WNmL_1q4XrI/AAAAAAAASVs/kQvj-h2YpPIJPMquJp23L58RtNT69X-1gCLcB/s1600/FinalPrintsInstalledRubiconCafeteriaPhotographybyJimCrottyFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-35Wn81esy5Y/WNmL_1q4XrI/AAAAAAAASVs/kQvj-h2YpPIJPMquJp23L58RtNT69X-1gCLcB/s400/FinalPrintsInstalledRubiconCafeteriaPhotographybyJimCrottyFW.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-picture-of-health-jim-crotty-prints.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-5586709776965643565Thu, 16 Mar 2017 21:19:00 +00002017-03-16T17:19:21.756-04:00"Ohio Photography Workshop" "Jim Crotty" "Ohio Photographer"2nd Spring Nature Photography Workshop Added for May 2017I'm happy to announce that I have added a second, full day nature photography workshop for May 2017. In addition to the workshop in Hocking Hills Ohio on Saturday May 6th I will also be presenting a workshop at Cox Arboretum MetroPark near Dayton Ohio on Saturday May 20th. Both programs will be based on mastering the craft and art of spring nature photography. I present my workshops as an effective balance between both in-classroom instruction and field instruction, culminating in a review of select images from the students. The majority of my workshop students are those just starting out with their first DSLR camera but I also make it a point to include advanced instruction for the more experienced photographers. Additional details and registration information is available at <a data-mce-href="http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops" href="http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops">http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops</a><br /><a href="http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops" target="_blank">&nbsp;May 20 2017 Spring Nature Photography Workshop in Dayton Ohio</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FjAwPtDK1kg/WMsATlEcW5I/AAAAAAAASTs/cQ7bEyhqfdQPBrKKS0XC61nVpcnU-KBYQCLcB/s1600/SpringintheGardenMay20thWorkshopFWv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FjAwPtDK1kg/WMsATlEcW5I/AAAAAAAASTs/cQ7bEyhqfdQPBrKKS0XC61nVpcnU-KBYQCLcB/s640/SpringintheGardenMay20thWorkshopFWv2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/03/2nd-spring-nature-photography-workshop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-7784933861663858686Tue, 28 Feb 2017 21:55:00 +00002017-03-01T11:59:44.079-05:00"Photography Workshop" "Jim Crotty" "Ohio Photographer"Learn the Art of Spring Nature Photography in Hocking Hills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7rUB3wNvQKU/WLb99E7GNBI/AAAAAAAASRI/RYBX4AWiqaIEED2l6JBbM5reYZ1Z8Xh_wCLcB/s1600/TheArtofSpringPhotographyWorkshopbyJimCrottyMay2017FWedited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7rUB3wNvQKU/WLb99E7GNBI/AAAAAAAASRI/RYBX4AWiqaIEED2l6JBbM5reYZ1Z8Xh_wCLcB/s400/TheArtofSpringPhotographyWorkshopbyJimCrottyMay2017FWedited.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Join Professional Photographer Jim Crotty as he returns to his favorite location in Ohio for nature and landscape photography, to do what he loves - teaching the art of capturing images and composing subjects and scenes in what he considers the best time of year in Hocking Hills - spring.<br /><br />Jim will be leading a small group (his workshops are limited to 20 participants) along the best trails in Hocking Hills for capturing stunning imagery of the Hemlock-filled forests, waterfalls, streams and spring flora. <br /><br />Instruction will be held both on the trail and in the classroom at The Inn at Cedar Falls - the perfect centralized location within the Park for easy access to the most scenic areas. From discovering or enhancing the photographer’s creative vision to grasping the technicalities of nature photography with the DSLR camera, Jim will be sharing his favorite tips and techniques for composing nature imagery that tells the true story of the true beauty of this special place.<br /><br />Beginners are welcomed as well as advanced photographers. Jim is known for workshops that provide a valuable and fun learning experience for all who attend.<br /><br />The cost is $100 per person for the full-day workshop (8AM to 5PM) which includes professional guidance and instruction, handout materials and lunch at The Inn at Cedar Falls. Fee does not include transportation and accommodations. Workshop participants who choose to stay overnight at The Inn at Cedar Falls will receive a special workshop discount.<br /><br />To register please email <a href="mailto:jim@jimcrotty.com">jim@jimcrotty.com</a> or call 937-896-6311. Once again this workshop is limited to the first 20 people who register so please email or call soon.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/02/learn-art-of-spring-nature-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0North America41.164926437364123 -83.578016199999979-8.58064256263588 -166.19520369999998 90 -0.96082869999997911tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-2917107221843225247Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:02:00 +00002017-01-19T12:02:11.301-05:00"Jim Crotty" "Calm Photos" "Ohio Photographer"The Peaceful Power of Calming Imagery | Nature Photography for HealingWhere print installations of my work can be seen . . . Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN - Andrews Air Force Base Ambulatory Care Center MD - The Zangmeister Cancer Center OH - Miami Valley Hospital OH - Wooster Community Hospital OH - Soin Medical Center OH -Englewood Health Center OH - Springboro Health Center OH - Buckeye Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Office OH - St. Rita’s Hospital OH - Wood County Hospital OH<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F3xP4WpexqU/WIDwqZDppcI/AAAAAAAASKE/-KLIzGKwsBQunc7ok3Gi9dgDIigNI3A8wCLcB/s1600/PrintsforHospitalsFlyerbyJimCrotty011617FW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F3xP4WpexqU/WIDwqZDppcI/AAAAAAAASKE/-KLIzGKwsBQunc7ok3Gi9dgDIigNI3A8wCLcB/s640/PrintsforHospitalsFlyerbyJimCrotty011617FW.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-peaceful-power-of-calming-imagery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-3025047736362853892Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:45:00 +00002016-11-18T14:45:51.470-05:00"Jim Crotty" "Ohio Photography" "Seasons" "Ohio Nature Photographer"Regaining Your Soul | When November CallsThe quiet of November. The cold of night slowly releasing to the remaining warmth of the day. Morning mist filling the valleys. Frost-covered leaves and bare branches silhouetting the oranges and purples of early sunsets. There's a calmness to November; an ease of being, a peaceful disposition before the arrival of winter.<br /><br />November has always been a welcome respite; that quiet and beautiful month of transition. It is an opportunity to return to my photographic roots among the towering Hemlocks of Hocking Hills and along prairie trails in twilight.<br /><br />There's a soft and slightly melancholy feel to the early nightfalls and horizons set to hues between orange and pink and migrating flocks overhead. I welcome the change and I've learned not to dread the arrival winter for it is in all the seasons and the in-between months when we are reminded that life is in a constant state of change. The soul was never designed to be a stationary object but flows with tides and the waxing and waning of the Moon.<br /><br />Change is to be embraced. It's good. It's necessary. It's how we grow. What remains consistent is the energy of love and grace that stays with all the winds of change. 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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/11/regaining-your-soul-when-november-calls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-2640633819144628383Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:30:00 +00002016-09-21T16:30:35.061-04:00"Ohio Photography Workshop" "Night Photography" "Hocking Hills" "Jim Crotty"Night Sky Workshop in Hocking Hills Ohio | November 4-5 2016There's now a "workshop only" option for the Night Sky Photography Workshop set for November 4-5 2016 at The Inn at Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills Ohio. $50 for Friday evening only and $89 for Friday evening and Saturday morning. The full package that includes meals and two nights accommodations at The Inn starts at $524 for two people. I'm looking forward to returning to the 'Hills and sharing my love for nature photography and the beautiful, dark sky of Hocking Hills. To reserve your spot please call The Inn @ 1-800-65-FALLS.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-muue1ffvvNU/V-Ltj71vlWI/AAAAAAAAR_o/TOwfgmsJuHs-7dASpd4t1ZIM_4BMPtvywCLcB/s1600/Crescent%2BMoon%2Band%2BVenus%2BMarch%2B26%2B2012%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-muue1ffvvNU/V-Ltj71vlWI/AAAAAAAAR_o/TOwfgmsJuHs-7dASpd4t1ZIM_4BMPtvywCLcB/s400/Crescent%2BMoon%2Band%2BVenus%2BMarch%2B26%2B2012%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty%2B3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OTVsbb0d8iI/V-Ltjhc375I/AAAAAAAAR_k/UUK9My8ZMDMkzQGYhLWHnDRSJFzajouiwCLcB/s1600/IMG_6095_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OTVsbb0d8iI/V-Ltjhc375I/AAAAAAAAR_k/UUK9My8ZMDMkzQGYhLWHnDRSJFzajouiwCLcB/s640/IMG_6095_HDR.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/09/night-sky-workshop-in-hocking-hills.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-1280866584873611516Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:50:00 +00002016-07-13T14:50:37.030-04:00"Ohio Photo Workshops" "Jim Crotty" "Ohio Photographer"Two Ohio Photo Workshops Coming Up SoonTwo great photo workshops coming up. Find Your Creative Zone with the DSLR camera at Cox Arboretum in Dayton on Saturday August 27 and Night Sky Photography at The Inn at Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills on November 4-5. More info on how to register at <a href="http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops">http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8eDgoazLiFs/V4aNJVC477I/AAAAAAAAR4g/CXkym67Rhg0Hkvud9PIiAWMGopgRf6TAwCLcB/s1600/PromoforBothAugustandNovemberWorkshopsbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8eDgoazLiFs/V4aNJVC477I/AAAAAAAAR4g/CXkym67Rhg0Hkvud9PIiAWMGopgRf6TAwCLcB/s400/PromoforBothAugustandNovemberWorkshopsbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/07/two-ohio-photo-workshops-coming-up-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-3710471699656733829Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:59:00 +00002016-06-09T14:59:43.579-04:00"Jim Crotty" "Ohio Photography Workshops" "Ohio photographer" "Dayton Ohio photography workshops"Find Your Creative Zone | Dayton Photo Workshop Announced for August 27 2016Find Your Creative Zone | Summer Photography Workshop in Dayton Ohio <br />Saturday August 27 2016 @ Cox Arboretum MetroPark near Dayton Ohio. Full day workshop. 8AM to 5PM <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8C1L1eu2g24/V1m8SjAWGDI/AAAAAAAARz0/gcVs22HKdiERBGhZaQ3iFT8UfvbtlkEogCLcB/s1600/FindYourCreativeZonePhotographyWorkshopbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8C1L1eu2g24/V1m8SjAWGDI/AAAAAAAARz0/gcVs22HKdiERBGhZaQ3iFT8UfvbtlkEogCLcB/s640/FindYourCreativeZonePhotographyWorkshopbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br />Cost: $89 per person which includes Panera box lunch and refreshments. Transportation and overnight accommodations are not included. Payment is made the morning of the program, by cash, check or VISA/MC. All that is needed for registration is your email address for pre-workshop notifications. Email <a href="mailto:jim@jimcrotty.com">jim@jimcrotty.com</a>. <br /><br />Late summer in the gardens at Cox Arboretum offer a wide variety of nature subjects, from butterflies to sunflowers and tall wildflowers of the Ohio meadow. With this workshop I will be providing my best tips and tools for capturing nature and landscapes images for fine art photography using the DSLR camera, guiding students in the journey toward gaining more creative control with their cameras versus relying on automatic settings. This workshop will be a balance between classroom instruction on digital editing in the MeadWestvaco Theater room and field instruction on the trails and in the gardens of Cox Arboretum. We will be photographing both wide and intimate landscapes as well as natural details discovered within the park. <br /><br />The Takeaway: <br />* My top ten tips for best results in landscape photography <br />* Pro techniques for optimal results with close-up (macro) nature photography <br />* Move into the creative zone and away from full auto <br />* The “zen” of fulfilling nature photography <br />* Learn to “see” the light * How to “work” a location with proper approach and patience <br />* Best tools and lenses for pro results <br />* The benefits of working from creative angles * Best practices and software for outstanding digital editing <br />* How to get your images noticed and ultimately sold and published<br /><br />Plus my workshops are just plain FUN. Learning the art and craft of nature photography does not have to be tedious and stressful. Far from it. It should always be a fun and rewarding experience.<br /><br />I have been leading and teaching photography workshops in Ohio since 2009. My emphasis is on my students, providing both small group and individual attention and instruction based on what I observe as current skill and knowledge levels and potential for growth in both artistic vision and technical knowledge. What I DON’T DO is photograph for my own portfolio while leading and teaching workshops. The only photography that I engage in during my workshops is when demonstrating technique, camera settings and composition for the students.<br /><br />Since beginning my photography workshop programs over seven years ago there have been a number of other professional photographers in Ohio who have attempted to imitate my style of instruction and within the locations that I know and photograph so well. But here’s the difference - I know how to communicate, how to teach and how to connect with my workshop groups. Just ask anyone who has attended one of my programs in the past.<br />Prior to beginning my career as a professional photographer in 2003 I worked in management level positions in human resources, marketing and public relations in several different industries. I’ve also taught at the college level classes in public speaking and journalism. There are many talented professional photographers but few who can successfully connect with, guide and encourage others, particularly those who are just beginning their own creative journeys in the beautiful world of nature and landscape imagery.<br /><br />I am a Certified Professional Photographer, earning this rarely achieved designation amongst other pro photographers in Ohio through my involvement with the Professional Photographers of America. My work has been recognized with numerous national and state awards as well as published in Outdoor Photographer, Nature’s Best, Smithsonian, USAToday and Professional Photographer magazines. I’ve photographed book covers for internationally published authors and installations of my fine art prints are found in several of the largest hospitals and medical centers in Ohio. <br /><br />To register please message me through Facebook or email <a href="mailto:jim@jimcrotty.com">jim@jimcrotty.com</a>. Please provide your name, a preferred return email address and some information about your current skill level and what camera equipment you currently own.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/06/find-your-creative-zone-dayton-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-3763976360270604373Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:45:00 +00002016-04-22T09:45:23.400-04:00"Nature Photography" Ethics "Jim Crotty"Ethics and Value in Nature Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pySAOGW02-o/VxoqjRe-I7I/AAAAAAAARwI/jOkNzJJIUIci4HqJC2Zwcl_XjZJsyEEiwCLcB/s1600/Morning%2Bat%2BAsh%2BCave%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pySAOGW02-o/VxoqjRe-I7I/AAAAAAAARwI/jOkNzJJIUIci4HqJC2Zwcl_XjZJsyEEiwCLcB/s400/Morning%2Bat%2BAsh%2BCave%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Ethics and Value in Nature Photography<br /><br />“I wanted to find out from you a few things. What kinds of situations have you run across that brings this to mind? Have you conducted photography lessons and made sure the students are aware of possible ethics? What are your thoughts?”<br /><br />Well once I get started on such a great subject I can’t just simply provide a couple of brief example and answers. This is one topic which I feel the urge to elaborate. One, because it’s so timely, and two, because photography has been my passion for quite some time now, long enough to notice and experience trends, developments and impact the medium has had on society.<br /><br />Ethical conduct in nature photography should be a priority. I’d venture to say so much so that one should establish personal, ethical guidelines long before advancing to the latest and greatest DSLR camera, those big lenses and all those ninja-like software editing techniques. Ethical conduct in any art medium and line of work first must have a foundation of kindness, fairness and respect for the sanctity of subject and environment. Yes, that’s something that’s honed upon and learned over years of experience but there’s the simple fact that part of such a foundation is rooted in personality and upbringing. <br /><br />The vast majority of people are decent human beings who make an occasional mistake of bad judgment, true, but there is that small minority who will go after what they want no matter what the possibility of negative impact it will have upon others, other life we share this planet with and the environment. They’re capable of justifying anything and everything they do. Nothing I can write and share will encourage a change in their behavior.<br /><br />This response and article is not for them or about them. My thoughts are directed toward the large majority who already have a sound moral compass and just need a few reminders of what not to do when in the field, involved and pursuing that wonderfully rewarding medium of expression known as nature and landscape photography.<br /><br />The allure of capturing that one image that garners the most “likes,” lead to that book cover and result in that 1st place award at the camera club can be intoxicating, can’t it? It always has been but what has truly amped-up the enticement of this kind of competitive notoriety is the explosive growth and impact of online social media. It’s caused nearly all photographers to drift into the realm of the quick fix of online fame. It’s worth mentioning here because I think it does have a great deal to do with the importance of ethical conduct in this particular artistic medium. It’s served as “added fuel,” so to say, to forces at work that can push good, decent people over that borderline and away from what is right toward not-so-good behavior. Our collective ethical conduct has been watered-down by the gods of the internet and everyone aiming to be that rock star photographer.<br /><br />By my very nature and the nature of my work I am an observer; a student of cause and effect within the environment. With my work it has to do with light, subject and setting. I tend to apply this same studious approach toward people. I look for the root cause. I believe strongly that the insta-fame of social media is what is driving a lot of questionable behavior of nature photographers these days. Herein lies the source of my examples. And I will add this - I am not been immune to it, that pull and temptation.<br /><br />The situations that come to mind most often pertain to wildlife subjects but I’ve observed it in landscape photography as well. I’ve seen Black Bear cubs harassed up trees in Great Smoky Mountain National Park and raptors baited with store-bought mice. I’ve seen crowds of photographers fighting and clamoring for the same scenic vantage point. If seen photographers put themselves and others in danger in stopping along roadsides with traffic flying by, inches away (ok I’m kind of guilty of that one). Gardens have been trampled over, subjects posed on active railroad tracks and garbage and domestic animals brought out on trails where both are clearly prohibited. I’ve also seen bird nesting sites destroyed and alligators approached with nothing more than camera phones. In general, just a lot that leaves me walking away and shaking my head.<br /><br />It would be easy to list simple tips on what not to do when actively engaged in nature and landscape image-making. There are the obvious - don’t unroot plants, don’t harass animals to the point of stress or abandoning territory, don’t trample through protected areas, etc. I think the better way to offer helpful suggestions is simply adapting an “approach of honor and respect,” which must first be grounded in solid, positive self-image, and then applying that approach into what I consider the five key areas of consideration within the medium and pursuit of nature photography - subject, setting/location, audience/viewer, fellow photographers and finally, the resulting photograph.<br /><br />1) Subject: I briefly touched on this earlier but it is important to go into more detail here. Honoring the subject, with respect and appreciation, is absolutely essential. Whether animal, plant or landscape. The sanctity of the living space and life of the subject should always be maintained and not sacrificed in the name of the “good shot.” Besides when an animal is scared and stressed it will show in the resulting image. Here’s the true value of a good telephoto lens when it comes to wildlife photography, other than the obvious amazing optics. For birds and other wildlife I recommend at least a 300mm telephoto lens. The zoom lenses that come with DSLR cameras offer some telephoto capabilities - usually up to 200 or 250mm - but it really is not enough to fill the frame with your subject while maintaining a safe distance, unless with a very tame animal. Be a brief visitor and not an intruder. Go quietly and gently toward subject. Understand its behavior. Invest the time needed to observe before photographing.<br /><br />2) Setting/Location: The natural setting could be just down the road at a nearby metro park or somewhere in the vast beauty of a National Park. Regardless here too I recommend slowing down and spending time to be quiet and observant rather than rushing onto a location, shooting away and moving on to the next spot. The rush will show in your images. I always find it more productive to spend time within a particular area, allowing the images to come to you, versus chasing one often photographed scene after another. There is so much more to be explored when being patient with a scene and allowing the light to change and unfold before you. Time and time again I’v witnessed groups of photographers constraining themselves with time and schedule limitations, rushing their image making and then returning with average photographs at best. Respect the process and the location well enough to let it bring the photograph to you. Established trails (and operating hours) are there to protect flora and prevent ground damage. Be careful with tripods because often legs are spread out to where they could possibly harm other plant life.<br /><br />3) Audience/Viewer: Ansel Adams once said “there are two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” And he was referring to landscape photographs in response to a critic who complained about the absence of human subjects in his images! By way of the photographer approaching his or her subject with honor and respect the image also communicates honor and respect for the viewer. There is a dynamic of visual storytelling taking place that should not be taken for granted or glossed over. That dynamic should be positive-amplifying. If you should have the opportunity to listen to any one of the top pro nature photographers in the industry, such as Art Wolfe, you will leave with strong sense of his appreciation for both his subjects and you, a member of his audience. The best artists know to honor this dynamic - this “conversation” - between artist, subject and audience.<br /><br />4) Fellow Photographers: Now this gets a bit more nitty gritty because I’ve noticed a disturbing trend over the last 15 or so years with the advent of digital image making and DSLR cameras. Nature and wildlife photographers are poaching the heck out of each other and are becoming entirely too focused (no pun intended :)) on outdoing each other, to the point of feigning online friendship for the sole purpose of gleaning information on locations, techniques, inside tips, etc. Yes, it’s good to be friendly and helpful but when one is continuously “pumped for info” it becomes easy to see the difference between honest connection and community and just being used for information, and then seeing one of your images duplicated. It might just be me but it just brings a negative energy into the medium that takes away from what makes an excellent landscape image so special in the first place. It detracts from the intimacy. Respect the work of your fellow photographers. Respect each other when photographing together or at the same location. Develop your own eye and approach and have enough confidence in your unique way of image making that you don’t feel the need to constantly imitate others. Yes, it’s good to learn and be inspired, but then apply it to your own unique vision. <br /><br />5) The Photograph - Honor it. Always. Artists always have a tendency toward devaluation and trust me, there are many people who know how to profit from that type of self-devaluation. I know. All too well. The photograph is the culmination of our work and if you’ve been at it as long as I have you have less and less tolerance for those who want to assign value based on their own intentions toward profit down the road. How does this apply to nature and landscape photography and ethical conduct? Easy. Honor and respecting the final image will always increase its value because by doing so you communicate honor and respect for yourself and your subject. People react to that kind of energy. By appropriately valuing that photograph of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in beautiful morning light you are also maintaining respect for that species and its environment. Always carefully manage your copyrights and usage of your images. <br /><br />Anyone involved in the artistic endeavor of nature and wildlife photograph should understand his or her role as a steward in the protection of the subject, the medium and the relationship between artist and audience. Honoring and respecting the sacredness of stewardship in the art and craft of photography will help ensure the variety and vitality of beautiful and inspiring subjects for generations to come and the amazing stories to be shared long after all the “likes” are done and the awards forgotten. <br /><br />As we approach and capture the essence of our subjects - with honor and grace - so we accept and respect the honor and grace in each of us. Let no one detract.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/04/ethics-and-value-in-nature-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-7239445491501211940Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:56:00 +00002016-03-22T11:56:12.973-04:00"Ohio Photo Workshop" "Nature Photography Workshop" "Hocking Hills Workshop"Spring Photo Workshop in Hocking Hills Ohio | Saturday May 14 at The Inn at Cedar FallsI am happy to announce that I will be leading and presenting a one-day nature photography workshop at The Inn at Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio. This program will be limited to the first 20 people who register (by emailing me @ <a href="mailto:jim@jimcrotty.com">jim@jimcrotty.com</a>) and will be a nice balance between classroom instruction on digital editing and field shooting locations to include the beautiful waterfalls and woodlands of what I consider the most scenic location in Ohio. The cost is $89 per person which includes lunch at The Inn. Transportation and accommodations are not included but I am happy to provide some excellent suggestions as to where to stay in the area. Of course The Inn at Cedar Falls is always my first recommendation.<br /><br />May in Hocking Hills is spectacular and I look forward to leading the group to my favorite locations and providing instruction on composition, lighting, equipment, settings for best results using the DSLR camera and even offering my best tips for nature photography with the iPhone and other camera phones. My workshops are open to all levels of experience. One thing I don't do is my own shooting while teaching my workshops. I am there for my students! For more details please see <a href="http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops">http://jimcrotty.zenfolio.com/photography-workshops</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cw8dHRb3Tgs/VvFquib3f7I/AAAAAAAARsM/W_Uw-A0O-EYmsgtZNxIF89teXI3dB54qA/s1600/BacktoBasicsSquarePromoFlyerFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cw8dHRb3Tgs/VvFquib3f7I/AAAAAAAARsM/W_Uw-A0O-EYmsgtZNxIF89teXI3dB54qA/s400/BacktoBasicsSquarePromoFlyerFW.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-photo-workshop-in-hocking-hills.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-6352066704955188454Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:11:00 +00002016-02-08T12:11:44.897-05:00"nature photography" "healing power of nature" "Jim Crotty"The Healing Grace of NatureThe reason we seek so much solace in nature is due to our desire for the purity of free will, balance and harmony. True, we can't live without each other and there is no life without love, but we become easily overburdened in our mess and mix of expectations and emotions, especially when the darkness of manipulation sets in. There is no manipulation in nature. It just is. Nature always renews what is right so that we can go on with our best despite constantly tripping over the mess we make of ourselves. It's in the mountains, on the ocean, in the woods, where, when we are quiet enough the healing begins in repairing all the wear and tear of want and ego. Church? Nature is where you will find the most reverent of chapels and the most magnificent of cathedrals. It's not un-holy. It's exactly the opposite.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SlW_Ug0ehGo/VrjMHIKoRYI/AAAAAAAARgA/rWCfkdPJ9E8/s1600/12705568_1265557373459329_7894832249055562809_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SlW_Ug0ehGo/VrjMHIKoRYI/AAAAAAAARgA/rWCfkdPJ9E8/s400/12705568_1265557373459329_7894832249055562809_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-healing-grace-of-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-2979211804885267884Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:15:00 +00002016-01-27T13:15:12.582-05:00"Jim Crotty" "Ohio Winter Nature Photography" "Wolf Moon"Winter Reveals the TruthThe bare rawness of winter has a way of revealing character, a stripping away to what is perhaps hidden in the grandeur of the other seasons. There is a quiet beauty to it too, like the hush between falling snow and nothing but the whisper of cold night air under winter stars. We need winter where the heart speaks loudest. Not in want of the other seasons but in the truth made known in fortitude, patient endurance and the revealing of what resides on the base layer of our being.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6SB0ed5e7uc/VqkI7RopZpI/AAAAAAAARfA/G1oXWf69bKI/s1600/WolfMoonWinterPathbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6SB0ed5e7uc/VqkI7RopZpI/AAAAAAAARfA/G1oXWf69bKI/s640/WolfMoonWinterPathbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/01/winter-reveals-truth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-2373405061091933966Fri, 22 Jan 2016 22:20:00 +00002016-01-22T17:20:16.557-05:00"Jim Crotty" "Dayton Photographer""Ohio Nature Photography"Harmony of the Seasons | The Light on the Landscape of OhioThe harmony of heart, spirit and soul. There are moments and places where all is joined in the seamless, singular expression of being fully present, aware and receiving. Perhaps not in perfection but yet in the pureness of beauty joined with peace and longing. I marvel in wonder of what is arrayed before my eyes and suddenly all is meant to be.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pxNFs-rfXqs/VqKqtI3KG-I/AAAAAAAARdg/n2UI7u-A58I/s1600/Harmony%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeasons%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pxNFs-rfXqs/VqKqtI3KG-I/AAAAAAAARdg/n2UI7u-A58I/s400/Harmony%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeasons%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2016/01/harmony-of-seasons-light-on-landscape.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-8709462448154030667Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:37:00 +00002015-11-12T16:37:27.604-05:00"Jim Crotty" "Ohio Nature Photography" "Dayton Photographer"On the Burnt Edges of the Season | November in OhioHues of orange and rust on the horizon, reflected in the soon-to-be dormant meadow. November falls gently like the burnt edges of an old letter or the faded corners of a favorite paperback. The subtle beauty of the twilight time of the year is often overlooked in anticipation of the busyness of the holiday season. But I always notice. I connect easy with fading light through bare branches and the early nighttime call of the few remaining crickets. One season's farewell before the sudden snap of that first snowfall. This is where eyes wander in the glow of distancing light and the heart is warmed near the hearth fires of memory and love and hope.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MVwo4aVO-60/VkUF5CvrydI/AAAAAAAARX0/E_Y_oC-58s8/s1600/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MVwo4aVO-60/VkUF5CvrydI/AAAAAAAARX0/E_Y_oC-58s8/s640/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty-2.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EuRb1_c6ue0/VkUF6abfRKI/AAAAAAAARYE/RHo8ymP17dg/s1600/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EuRb1_c6ue0/VkUF6abfRKI/AAAAAAAARYE/RHo8ymP17dg/s400/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason%2Bby%2BJim%2BCrotty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vsTO_SsU6xg/VkUF5mgRkTI/AAAAAAAARX4/ykcXKQ6BLsc/s1600/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vsTO_SsU6xg/VkUF5mgRkTI/AAAAAAAARX4/ykcXKQ6BLsc/s400/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0KFJ8nN1_Y/VkUF6-6xEHI/AAAAAAAARYI/BjaYfoDuXtk/s1600/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0KFJ8nN1_Y/VkUF6-6xEHI/AAAAAAAARYI/BjaYfoDuXtk/s400/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l7KruOUnoIY/VkUF8OHmS2I/AAAAAAAARYU/f1BUeOsn5WY/s1600/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l7KruOUnoIY/VkUF8OHmS2I/AAAAAAAARYU/f1BUeOsn5WY/s400/Burnt%2BEdge%2Bof%2Bthe%2BSeason-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0PI1TZVbL6I/VkUF9BfzkFI/AAAAAAAARYc/zWJROIRS8oY/s1600/IMG_3306_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0PI1TZVbL6I/VkUF9BfzkFI/AAAAAAAARYc/zWJROIRS8oY/s400/IMG_3306_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5l8SnH67X4/VkUF970kHuI/AAAAAAAARYg/W0sz7EWZZ0Y/s1600/TheBurningoftheSeasonbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5l8SnH67X4/VkUF970kHuI/AAAAAAAARYg/W0sz7EWZZ0Y/s400/TheBurningoftheSeasonbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2015/11/on-burnt-edges-of-season-november-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-2185793166161242866Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:16:00 +00002015-10-05T11:16:57.357-04:00"Ohio Nature Photography" "Jim Crotty" "Dayton Photographer"October in Ohio | The Best Season for Nature Photography in the MidwestWelcoming October in Ohio. The season of near-perfect light with am array of subjects in beautiful settings. This is my time of year! The following series of images were captured at Sugarcreek MetroPark, just southeast of Dayton, with the exception of the fully eclipsed Moon, which was captured from Kettering.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9UO_Wr5c_g/VhKTY3E5rPI/AAAAAAAARSw/RM57MBoZKlU/s1600/IMG_2177-Edit-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9UO_Wr5c_g/VhKTY3E5rPI/AAAAAAAARSw/RM57MBoZKlU/s400/IMG_2177-Edit-Edit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rJGC8MCPSVk/VhKTZFG8NGI/AAAAAAAARS4/Rl3Gz0Du5VY/s1600/IMG_2210_HDR-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rJGC8MCPSVk/VhKTZFG8NGI/AAAAAAAARS4/Rl3Gz0Du5VY/s400/IMG_2210_HDR-Edit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-DNy8OxzvQ/VhKTYaOcmZI/AAAAAAAARSs/rdaZNg7E0S4/s1600/Kiss%2Bthe%2BMoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-DNy8OxzvQ/VhKTYaOcmZI/AAAAAAAARSs/rdaZNg7E0S4/s400/Kiss%2Bthe%2BMoon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XMItkZYkBPI/VhKTkDTKdiI/AAAAAAAARTE/sLoOwG6mBXM/s1600/IMG_2217_HDR-Edit-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XMItkZYkBPI/VhKTkDTKdiI/AAAAAAAARTE/sLoOwG6mBXM/s400/IMG_2217_HDR-Edit-Edit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Xe0SqnylXE/VhKTlcY_zDI/AAAAAAAARTU/V6CO9vA0R-Q/s1600/IMG_2237_HDR-Edit-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Xe0SqnylXE/VhKTlcY_zDI/AAAAAAAARTU/V6CO9vA0R-Q/s400/IMG_2237_HDR-Edit-Edit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WTYHYMMrCbM/VhKTk2gX6eI/AAAAAAAARTM/cAz9ylGpRfM/s1600/OctoberGlowbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WTYHYMMrCbM/VhKTk2gX6eI/AAAAAAAARTM/cAz9ylGpRfM/s400/OctoberGlowbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2015/10/october-in-ohio-best-season-for-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-665103121921335908Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:21:00 +00002015-10-01T17:21:30.636-04:00"Jim Crotty" "Ohio nature photographer" "fine art prints" "calm photos" photography dayton ohio photographer workshopsLiving Dayton Appearance | Tips on Fall Photography in Ohio<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="http://up.anv.bz/latest/anvload.html?key=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" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2015/10/living-dayton-appearance-tips-on-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-904010374803671643Sat, 04 Jul 2015 02:03:00 +00002015-07-03T22:03:22.182-04:00"Ohio Nature Photographer" "Hocking Hills" "Jim Crotty"Early July in Hocking Hills OhioBy mid-summer conditions in Hocking Hills State Park (Ohio) can be dry with hot, bright sun. Not the best for nature and landscape photography. But a short visit there earlier this week, with my daughter Chloe, proved that you should never eliminate opportunities based on what you think conditions will be based on past visits and experiences. The shooting conditions were ideal. 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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2015/07/early-july-in-hocking-hills-ohio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-4132676893190391237Mon, 18 May 2015 18:54:00 +00002015-05-18T14:54:20.416-04:00"Landscape Photography" "Jim Crotty" "Zion National Park" Utah "Ohio Nature Photographer"The Moment<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">There are moments in landscape photography where the deeper connection between photographer, light and subject align in a way not to be repeated again - nor should they be - but instead captured with the sole intention of simply honoring the harmony between seen and unseen. The photographer finds his or her rhythm of soul and purpose of art through the expression of feeling set to light. The moment - that balance - is simultaneously internalized and expressed as if it were the very breath of being. It simply is and in that simplicity is the richness of homage and grace.</div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PlpOotypxCE/VVo1Ce_E0BI/AAAAAAAAQ_A/JhFrdm30M0U/s1600/ZionWinterSunsetbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PlpOotypxCE/VVo1Ce_E0BI/AAAAAAAAQ_A/JhFrdm30M0U/s640/ZionWinterSunsetbyJimCrottyFW.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Storytelling in light. Winter sunset in Zion National Park, Utah.</div><div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-moment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-5634149924655492272Sat, 24 Jan 2015 01:35:00 +00002015-01-23T20:39:13.403-05:00"Ohio Nature Photography" "Jim Crotty" slideshowSeasons of Light | Best of 2014 and Farewell to Raptor RidgePresenting my "Best of 2014" slideshow/video, highlighting what I think are my personal favorite nature and landscape images taken throughout the previous year. The images are presented in order, from January through the end of December, showing the progression of the seasons and the change in light. Most of the images represent either Raptor Ridge or Hocking Hills with a bit of New Mexico thrown-in during August.<br /><div><br /></div><div>This particular slideshow carries even more personal meaning due to the fact that soon I will be leaving my home on "Raptor Ridge" in Greene County, Ohio. I've sold the eight acre farmhouse and property recently and will be exploring other opportunities for my photography and photography instruction by staying somewhat flexible and free from the responsibilities of caring for a property of that size, for the time being.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>For a few weeks beginning in mid-March I will be offering field photography instruction in New Mexico, working in conjunction with <a href="http://nmjeeptours.com/" target="_blank">New Mexico Jeep Tours</a>. I will still maintain Picture Ohio LLC in Dayton. This endeavor is exploratory in nature.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will always be thankful for my home and photographic experiences on Raptor Ridge. Part of me will always linger on those sunsets and with those sunrises overlooking the Beavercreek Wetlands as well as some wonderful memories shared with my kids.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Life and photography are ever-changing and I know with me there have been more than the usual amount of changes and moves over the last few years! However one thing will always be constant and that is my passion for photography and my love of sharing my photographic discoveries with others. I am blessed and thankful to have the art of photography to serve as my main channel for expression and connection.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/117604262" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/117604262">Best of 2014 | Photography by Jim Crotty</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jimcrotty">Jim Crotty</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>http://pixelpic.blogspot.com/2015/01/seasons-of-light-best-of-2014-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Crotty)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21732914.post-4739136430362663169Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:15:00 +00002014-10-29T12:15:07.882-04:00"Published Photography" "Jim Crotty" "Dayton Photographer"Dayton Photographer Has Work Published In New BookI am pleased and honored to have several of my nature and landscape images published in the new book release, "South: What it Means to be Here in Heart or in Spirit." The photographs selected were those captured in South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas. "South" also includes the work of several other well known photographers and essays from some of the best known authors and essayists throughout the Southern United States including Pat Conroy.&nbsp; <a data-mce-href="http://www.starbooks.biz/?view=product&amp;id=32:south" href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_878663373" target="_blank" title="South by Lydia Inglett Publishing with photography by Jim Crotty">"South" is published by Lydia Inglett Ltd. Publishing of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina</a><a href="http://www.starbooks.biz/?view=product&amp;id=32:south" target="_blank">.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OvEvZVwzi-A/VFERslrcGgI/AAAAAAAAQaE/HzjU4AtI01U/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B32%2B25%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OvEvZVwzi-A/VFERslrcGgI/AAAAAAAAQaE/HzjU4AtI01U/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B32%2B25%2BPM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jqMGEGqm9gc/VFERpdhxzmI/AAAAAAAAQZ8/mFyMQrzRxIc/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B31%2B57%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jqMGEGqm9gc/VFERpdhxzmI/AAAAAAAAQZ8/mFyMQrzRxIc/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B31%2B57%2BPM.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_CnxqCAJSic/VFERorCeFhI/AAAAAAAAQZ0/lY-35X780Vw/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B32%2B17%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_CnxqCAJSic/VFERorCeFhI/AAAAAAAAQZ0/lY-35X780Vw/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B32%2B17%2BPM.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9FukrRwC1mw/VFERlSP7NhI/AAAAAAAAQZs/NnFnljb19sE/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B31%2B47%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9FukrRwC1mw/VFERlSP7NhI/AAAAAAAAQZs/NnFnljb19sE/s1600/Photo%2BOct%2B16%2C%2B5%2B31%2B47%2BPM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="feedflare">
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